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Letter from Cyril Leverock to Admiral William Leahy
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Letter from Cyril Leverock to Admiral William Leahy
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San Juan, P. R.
June 20th, 1946
Hon Admiral William D. Leahy
Chief of Staff, Army and Navy
Washington, D. C.
Honorable Sir:-
The undersigned is a United States citizen who has
lived in this island almost as long as the average portorrican.
As an observer of the political situation over here I have felt
my duty to respectfully call your attention to the foregoing
suggestion, which might hulp our President to solve a puzzling
problem, now before his consideration.
Liutenant Colonel Jose Enrique Colom, who probably
is well known to you, seems to me is one of the best portorrican
characters to assume the position of Governor of this island.
Although I have never met this gentleman, I know that he is
a War Veteran of both World Wars, and that as a civilian he
has been in very important govermental positions here, includ-
ing that of Acting Governor of Puerto Rico. No doubt that
this gentleman has the respect of all portorricans, regardless
of political barriers, and is very well qualified for any pos-
ition.
Washington has the means of investigating the veracity
of these statements, and if same are correct, this Presidential
selection will meet the popular acceptance of all Porto Rico.
Very respectfully yours
Civerock
LIMITED
Cyril Leverock
Nenadich Street No 5
Mayaguez, P. R.
Colom is a good Puest. Ricon He would
not satisfy the dominant party led by
munos marin
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